Label printers are easy to use. However, it is not always easy to choose your printer and to distinguish which technical characteristics correspond to your needs. Here is a comparative table of all the printers we offer on our website. The main uses for each printer allow you to better understand the difference between all these printers.
Compact printers
| Printer model | SATO CG2 | SATO CT4-LX | CAB EOS1 | CAB EOS4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For which profession ? | Office automation, distribution, health | Distribution and health | Office automation, distribution, industry | Office automation, distribution, industry |
| Main use | Printing labels and wristbands | Printing labels and wristbands | Printing labels | Printing labels |
| Printing | Direct thermal and thermal transfer | Direct thermal and thermal transfer | Direct thermal and thermal transfer | Direct thermal and thermal transfer |
| Weight | 1,6 kg | 3,4 kg | 4 kg | 5 kg |
| Format | 128 x 235 x 173 mm | 178 x 238 x 214 mm | 189 x 322 x 253 mm | 245 x 412 x 264 mm |
| Max. roll diameter | 128 mm | 110 mm | 152 mm | 203 mm |
| Max. printing width | 56 mm | 104 mm | 108 mm | 108 mm |
| Max. printing speed | 100 mm/s | 203 mm/s | 125 mm/s | 125 mm/s |
| Resolution | 203 / 305 dpi | 203 / 305 dpi | 230 / 300 dpi | 203 / 300 dpi |
Industrial printers
| Printer model | CAB A2+ | SATO CL4NX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| For which profession ? | Office automation, IT, industry | Industry, health, transport, distribution |
| Main use | Printing labels | Printing labels |
| Printing | Direct thermal and thermal transfer | Direct thermal and thermal transfer |
| Weight | 8,5 kg | 15 kg |
| Format | 274 x 446 x 190 mm | 271 x 457 x 321 mm |
| Max. roll diameter | 152 mm | 256 mm |
| Max. printing width | 57 mm | 104 mm |
| Max. printing speed | 205 mm/s | 355 mm/s |
| Resolution | 300 / 600 dpi | 203 / 305 / 609 dpi |
Portable printers
| Printer model | Mobile: SATO PV3 |
|---|---|
| For which profession ? | Distribution, industry, transport |
| Main use | Printing of labels, tickets, linerless labels |
| Printing | Direct thermal |
| Weight | 694 g |
| Format | 159 x 119 x 79 mm |
| Max. roll diameter | 66 mm |
| Max. printing width | 72 mm |
| Max. printing speed | 127 mm/s |
| Resolution | 203 dpi |
A textile label printer is also available to personalise iron-on and sew-on labels. You will find on our page all the consumables necessary for the printing of your textile labels.
For more details on printing labels, see the following articles:
- Label rolls: essential consumable for printing with a label printer
- How to best choose your label printer
- Barcode label printers: 4 professional questions to ask before your purchase
- How to choose the right ink ribbon for quality labeling?
